Treasure Island
"Sail the high seas. Battle the pirates. Live the adventure."
Originally released in 1990. Treasure Island is a adventure/family film. directed by Fraser Clarke Heston. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Charlton Heston, Christian Bale, and Oliver Reed
Synopsis
Young Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, meets Captain Billy Bones, who dies at the inn while it is beseiged by buccaneers led by Blind Pew. Jim and his mother fight off the attackers and discover Billy Bones' treasure map for which the buccaneers had come. Jim agrees to sail on the S.S. Espaniola with Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey to find the treasure on a mysterious isiand. Upon arriving at the island, ship's cook and scaliwag Long John Silver leads a mutiny of crew members who want the treasure for themselves. Jim helps the Squire and Espaniola officers to survive the mutiny and fight back against Silver's men, who have taken over the Espaniola.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 22, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (145 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Agamemnon Films
- British Lion Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Treasure Island about?
Young Jim Hawkins, while running the Benbow Inn with his mother, meets Captain Billy Bones, who dies at the inn while it is beseiged by buccaneers led by Blind Pew. Jim and his mother fight off the...
Who directed Treasure Island?
Treasure Island was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
How long is Treasure Island?
Treasure Island has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was Treasure Island released?
Treasure Island was released on January 22, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Treasure Island?
The main cast of Treasure Island includes Charlton Heston, Christian Bale, Oliver Reed, Christopher Lee, Richard Johnson.
Is Treasure Island worth watching?
Treasure Island has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 145 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.